Uchithanai Muharnthaal is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Pugazhendhi Thangaraj and assisted by Prashanth Ramamurthy. The plot revolves around a 13-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil girl, portrayed by child actress Neenika.[1] The film also stars Sathyaraj, Seeman and Sangeetha, while featuring music scored by D. Imman. The film released on 16 December 2011,[2] delayed from August.[3]
| Uchithanai Muharnthaal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pugazhendhi Thangaraj |
| Written by | Tamilaruvi Manian (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Pugazendhi Thangaraj |
| Story by | Pugazendhi Thangaraj |
| Produced by | P. Steven Sri Balasundaram T. Sivakanesh K. Ramanan Vijayshankar |
| Starring | Neenika Sathyaraj Seeman Sangeetha |
| Cinematography | B. Kannan |
| Edited by | B. Lenin |
| Music by | D. Imman |
Production company | Global Media & Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Gemini Film Circuit |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editPunithavadhi is a 13-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil girl who lives with her parents in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. The neighborhood and the surrounding more often remains a mute victim to the atrocities perpetrated on unarmed men, women and children by the heavily armed SL army troops. As it happens, tragedy strikes Punitha’s family as she becomes the latest gang rape victim by the SL soldiers. As a result, Punitha gets pregnant.
Punitha’s mother, in order to save her child from further trouble, lands up on Indian shores by illegal means. Professor Nadesan, who is under fire from the local police for offering refuge to illegal immigrants from SL, patronizes Punitha and her mother. He and his wife Nirmala take Punitha to Rekha, a doctor, for regular medical checkups.
When Natesan and Nirmala are away on some work, Punitha disappears from their house and lands up in the clutches of some local rowdies. She gets unexpected help from a transgender security guard who saves her from the custody of the rowdies and reaches her safely to Natesan’s residence. With the security guard’s help, Natesan brings the culprits to book. During the course of this case, Natesan befriends the local police inspector Charles Anthony.
The story takes a turn when Punitha is known to have HIV contracted from the gang rape. The rest of the film revolves around the struggle to save Punitha and her child. Punitha is unable to be saved in the end, though, and dies along with her father, who dies earlier in the film as a result of being shot by the SL Army, and her mother, who also dies in the film after being abducted by the SL army when looking for her husband. The end credits portray all three of them walking along the beach of Batticoloa happily.
Cast
editSoundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by D. Imman.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Uchithanai Mukarnthal" | Kasi Anandan | Mathangi Jagdish, Priyanka, Balaram | 5:00 |
| 2. | "Iruppai Thamizha Neruppai" | Kasi Anandan | D. Imman | 4:37 |
| 3. | "Chutti Pennae" | Kathirmozhi | SuVi, Durga Viswanath, Harini Ravi, Shekkinath Shawn | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Yeno Yeno" | Kathirmozhi | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram | 2:18 |
| 5. | "Sweet Memories" | Instrumental | Blues Harp | 1:21 |
| Total length: | 17:43 | |||
Reception
editSify gave the movie a positive verdict calling it a bold film while highlighting Neenika's performance.[5] IndiaGlitz said, "Pughazhendhi Thangaraj deserves applause for making an honest attempt without bowing to commercial pressures".[6] The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Third Best Film.[7]
References
edit- ^ "ஈழத் தமிழர்கள் தயாரித்த 'உச்சிதனை முகர்ந்தால்'! (Seeman in Eelam Tamil's Uchithanai Muharnthal Movie)". Koodal (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Uchithanai Mugarndhal on Dec 16". Sify. 8 December 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "'Uchithanai Muharnthaal' – A touching story". IndiaGlitz. 20 August 2011. Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Uchithanai Mukarnthal". JioSaavn. 23 August 2011. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Movie Review:Uchithanai Muharnthal". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Uchithanai Mukarnthal Review". IndiaGlitz. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Nayanthara, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Sethupathi win big. See more details inside". The Economic Times. 5 September 2022. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.